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10:4710:47, 29 August 2012 diff hist +3,952 N Although Kalakanya means invalidity or old age, Yavana-raja wanted to serve Krsna by introducing Kalakanya everywhere. Thus a sane person, by attaining old age, will become fearful of death Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Although Kalakanya means invalidity or old age, Yavana-raja wanted to serve Krsna by introducing Kalakanya everywhere. Thus a san…'
10:4410:44, 29 August 2012 diff hist +3,594 N Foolish people engage in material activities as if they will live forever and enjoy material advancement, but actually there is no material advancement Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Foolish people engage in material activities as if they will live forever and enjoy material advancement, but actually there is n…'
10:4010:40, 29 August 2012 diff hist +3,794 N Foolish scientists are thinking that they have advanced materially. When Kalakanya, the invalidity of old age, attacks them, they become fearful of death, if they are sane Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Foolish scientists are thinking that they have advanced materially. When Kalakanya, the invalidity of old age, attacks them, they…'
10:3710:37, 29 August 2012 diff hist +3,604 N Those who are insane simply do not care for death, nor do they know what is going to happen after death Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who are insane simply do not care for death, nor do they know what is going to happen after death"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|…'
10:2910:29, 29 August 2012 diff hist +3,848 N For an intelligent person, the appearance of old age is an impetus to spiritual life. People naturally fear impending death. The King of the Yavanas tried to utilize Kalakanya for this purpose Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"For an intelligent person, the appearance of old age is an impetus to spiritual life. People naturally fear impending death. The …'
10:2310:23, 29 August 2012 diff hist +3,771 N They (those who are insane) are under the wrong impression that after death there is no life, and consequently they act very irresponsibly in this life and enjoy unrestricted sense gratification Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"They are under the wrong impression that after death there is no life, and consequently they act very irresponsibly in this life …'
10:1810:18, 29 August 2012 diff hist +3,938 N Actually the supreme controller is the Personality of Godhead, Krsna, and everyone is His servant. Yavana-raja, the King of the Yavanas, was also a servant of Krsna. Consequently, he wanted to execute the purpose of Krsna through the agency of Kalakanya Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Actually the supreme controller is the Personality of Godhead, Krsna, and everyone is His servant. Yavana-raja, the King of the Y…'
10:1510:15, 29 August 2012 diff hist +3,690 N After hearing the statement of Kalakanya, daughter of Time, the King of the Yavanas began to smile and devise a means for executing his confidential duty on behalf of providence. He then addressed Kalakanya as follows Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After hearing the statement of Kalakanya, daughter of Time, the King of the Yavanas began to smile and devise a means for executi…'
10:1210:12, 29 August 2012 diff hist +2,720 N Yavana-raja, the King of the Yavanas, could also refuse to accept Kalakanya, daughter of Time, but he considered the request due to the order of Narada Muni. Thus he accepted Kalakanya in a different way Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yavana-raja, the King of the Yavanas, could also refuse to accept Kalakanya, daughter of Time, but he considered the request due …'
10:1010:10, 29 August 2012 diff hist +2,779 N The injunctions of Narada Muni, or the path of devotional service, can be accepted by anyone within the three worlds, and certainly by the King of the Yavanas Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the injunctions of Narada Muni, or the path of devotional service, can be accepted by anyone within the three worlds, and certain…'
10:0510:05, 29 August 2012 diff hist +452 N Kalakanya continued: O gentle one (King of the Yavanas), I am now present before you to serve you. Please accept me and thus show me mercy. It is a gentleman's greatest duty to be compassionate upon a person who is distressed Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kalakanya continued: O gentle one, I am now present before you to serve you. Please accept me and thus show me mercy. It is a gen…'
10:0410:04, 29 August 2012 diff hist +3,680 N Since Kalakanya, the daughter of Time, was deputed by Narada Muni to offer herself to Yavana-raja, the King of the Yavanas could not refuse her. All transactions must be performed in light of the sastric injunctions Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since Kalakanya, the daughter of Time, was deputed by Narada Muni to offer herself to Yavana-raja, the King of the Yavanas could …'
10:0210:02, 29 August 2012 diff hist +3,392 N The sastric injunctions are confirmed by great sages like Narada Muni. As stated by Narottama dasa Thakura: sadhu-sastra-guru-vakya, cittete kariya aikya Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The sastric injunctions are confirmed by great sages like Narada Muni. As stated by Narottama dasa Thakura: sadhu-sastra-guru-vak…'
09:5909:59, 29 August 2012 diff hist +3,348 N One should follow the principles of saintly persons, scriptures and the spiritual master. In this way one is sure to attain success in life Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"One should follow the principles of saintly persons, scriptures and the spiritual master. In this way one is sure to attain succe…'
09:5809:58, 29 August 2012 diff hist +3,492 N Kalakanya, the daughter of Time, presented herself before the King of the Yavanas precisely in terms of sadhu, sastra and guru. Thus there was no reason for not accepting her Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Kalakanya, the daughter of Time, presented herself before the King of the Yavanas precisely in terms of sadhu, sastra and guru. T…'
09:5109:51, 29 August 2012 diff hist +6,419 N All devotees are in the disciplic succession stemming from Narada Muni because they worship the Deity according to Narada Muni's direction, namely the Narada Pancaratra, or the pancaratrika-vidhi Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All devotees are in the disciplic succession stemming from Narada Muni because they worship the Deity according to Narada Muni's …'
09:4909:49, 29 August 2012 diff hist +6,183 N Because a devotee rigidly follows the instructions of Narada Muni, he has no fear of old age, disease or death Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Because a devotee rigidly follows the instructions of Narada Muni, he has no fear of old age, disease or death"}} {{notes|}} {{co…'
09:4709:47, 29 August 2012 diff hist +6,488 N Apparently a devotee may grow old, but he is not subjected to the symptoms of defeat experienced by a common man in old age. Consequently, old age does not make a devotee fearful of death, as a common man is fearful of death Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Apparently a devotee may grow old, but he is not subjected to the symptoms of defeat experienced by a common man in old age. Cons…'
09:4509:45, 29 August 2012 diff hist +6,048 N When jara, or old age, takes shelter of a devotee, Kalakanya diminishes the devotee's fear Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When jara, or old age, takes shelter of a devotee, Kalakanya diminishes the devotee's fear"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas…'
09:4409:44, 29 August 2012 diff hist +6,276 N Jara, the effect of old age, does not harass a devotee. This is because a devotee follows the instructions and the determination of Narada Muni Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"jara, the effect of old age, does not harass a devotee. This is because a devotee follows the instructions and the determination …'
09:4009:40, 29 August 2012 diff hist +6,558 N Approaching the King of the Yavanas, Kalakanya addressed him as a great hero, saying: My dear sir, you are the best of the untouchables. I am in love with you, and I want you as my husband. I know that no one is baffled if he makes friends with you Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Approaching the King of the Yavanas, Kalakanya addressed him as a great hero, saying: My dear sir, you are the best of the untouc…'
09:3509:35, 29 August 2012 diff hist +734 N Of course no one could give her (Kalakanya, the daughter of Time) shelter, but a Vaisnava gives shelter somewhere to such an unfortunate girl. When jara, or old age, attacks, everyone dwindles and deteriorates Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Of course no one could give her shelter, but a Vaisnava gives shelter somewhere to such an unfortunate girl. When jara, or old ag…'
09:3309:33, 29 August 2012 diff hist +2,631 N In one stroke Narada Muni gave shelter to Kalakanya and counterattacked the ordinary karmis. If one accepts the instructions of Narada Muni, the ocean of fear (bhaya) can be very quickly removed by the grace of that great Vaisnava Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In one stroke Narada Muni gave shelter to Kalakanya and counterattacked the ordinary karmis. If one accepts the instructions of N…'
09:1309:13, 29 August 2012 diff hist +413 N After she (Kalakanya) was disappointed by me (Narada Muni), with my permission she approached the King of the Yavanas, whose name was Bhaya, or Fear, and she accepted him as her husband Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"After she was thus disappointed by me, with my permission she approached the King of the Yavanas, whose name was Bhaya, or Fear, …'
09:1209:12, 29 August 2012 diff hist +2,876 N Since by his (Narada Muni) own free will he is already traveling all over the universe, the curse of Kalakanya (not be able to stay in one place for a long time) is described as fortunate Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Since by his own free will he is already traveling all over the universe, the curse of Kalakanya is described as fortunate"}} {{n…'
09:0209:02, 29 August 2012 diff hist +686 N When I (Narada Muni) refused to accept her (Kalakanya, the daughter of Time) request, she became very angry at me and cursed me severely. Because I refused her request, she said that I would not be able to stay in one place for a long time Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When I refused to accept her request, she became very angry at me and cursed me severely. Because I refused her request, she said…'
08:5908:59, 29 August 2012 diff hist +2,665 N Without utilizing the human form of life for Krsna consciousness the victims of jara die very soon in this world Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Without utilizing the human form of life for Krsna consciousness the victims of jara die very soon in this world"}} {{notes|}} {{…'
08:5708:57, 29 August 2012 diff hist +3,047 N Those who live as brahmacaris must follow in the footsteps of the great sage Narada Muni, who never accepted the proposals of Jara. Those who are too much sexually addicted become victims of jara, and very soon their life-span is shortened Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Those who live as brahmacaris must follow in the footsteps of the great sage Narada Muni, who never accepted the proposals of Jar…'
08:5408:54, 29 August 2012 diff hist +2,686 N It requires great strength to resist a woman's attraction. It is difficult for old men, and what to speak of young Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It requires great strength to resist a woman's attraction. It is difficult for old men, and what to speak of young"}} {{notes|}} …'
08:5008:50, 29 August 2012 diff hist +661 N The invalidity of old age can overcome an ordinary man, but Narada Muni was different. Taking Narada Muni to be an ordinary man, the daughter of Time (Kalakanya) confronted him with her lusty desire Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The invalidity of old age can overcome an ordinary man, but Narada Muni was different. Taking Narada Muni to be an ordinary man, …'
08:4808:48, 29 August 2012 diff hist +2,058 N When I (Narada Muni) once came to this earth from Brahmaloka, the highest planetary system, the daughter of Time (Kalakanya), wandering over the universe, met me. Knowing me to be an avowed brahmacari, she became lusty and proposed that I accept her Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When I once came to this earth from Brahmaloka, the highest planetary system, the daughter of Time, wandering over the universe, …'
08:4008:40, 29 August 2012 diff hist +653 N All kinds of happiness disappear in old age. Consequently, no one likes old age, or jara. Thus Jara, as the daughter of Time, is known as a most unfortunate daughter. She was, however, at one time accepted by a great king, Yayati Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"all kinds of happiness disappear in old age. Consequently, no one likes old age, or jara. Thus Jara, as the daughter of Time, is …'
08:3708:37, 29 August 2012 diff hist +416 N When Sukracarya's daughter (Devayani) was married to King Yayati, one of her friends named Sarmistha went with her Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When Sukracarya's daughter was married to King Yayati, one of her friends named Sarmistha went with her"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|…'
08:3608:36, 29 August 2012 diff hist +3,144 N Yayati was cursed by his father-in-law, Sukracarya, to accept her (Jara) Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Yayati was cursed by his father-in-law, Sukracarya, to accept her"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|ALL}} {{fir…'
08:3008:30, 29 August 2012 diff hist +576 N King Yayati became very much attached to Sarmistha, and Sukracarya's daughter (Devayani) complained to her father. Consequently, Sukracarya cursed King Yayati to become prematurely old Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"King Yayati became very much attached to Sarmistha, and Sukracarya's daughter complained to her father. Consequently, Sukracarya …'
08:2708:27, 29 August 2012 diff hist +3,951 N Upon accepting Yayati's old age, Puru was given the kingdom. It is said that two of Yayati's other sons, being disobedient to their father, were given kingdoms outside of India, most probably Turkey and Greece Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Upon accepting Yayati's old age, Puru was given the kingdom. It is said that two of Yayati's other sons, being disobedient to the…'
08:2508:25, 29 August 2012 diff hist +3,808 N The purport is that one can accumulate wealth and all kinds of material opulences, but during old age one cannot enjoy them. Although Puru attained his father's kingdom, he could not enjoy all the opulence, for he had sacrificed his youth Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The purport is that one can accumulate wealth and all kinds of material opulences, but during old age one cannot enjoy them. Alth…'
08:2008:20, 29 August 2012 diff hist +3,519 N The daughter of Time (Jara) was very unfortunate. Consequently she was known as Durbhaga ("ill-fated"). However, she was once pleased with a great king, and because the king accepted her, she granted him a great benediction Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"However, she was once pleased with a great king, and because the king accepted her, she granted him a great benediction"|"The dau…'
08:1108:11, 29 August 2012 diff hist +420 N The invalidity of old age known as jara is figuratively explained here as the daughter of Time. No one likes her, but she is very much anxious to accept anyone as her husband. No one likes to become old and invalid, but this is inevitable for everyone Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{complete|}} {{goal|0}} {{first|29Aug12}} {{last|29Aug12}} {{totals_by_section|BG=0|SB=0…'
08:0508:05, 29 August 2012 diff hist +490 N The daughter of formidable Time (Kalakanya) was seeking her husband throughout the three worlds. Although no one agreed to accept her, she came Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"the daughter of formidable Time was seeking her husband throughout the three worlds. Although no one agreed to accept her, she ca…'
08:0108:01, 29 August 2012 diff hist +2,615 N Being the most perfect Vaisnava, Sri Narada Muni is always willing to do good to others, even to one who curses him. Although Kalakanya, the daughter of Time, was refused by Narada Muni, she was given a shelter Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Being the most perfect Vaisnava, Sri Narada Muni is always willing to do good to others, even to one who curses him. Although Kal…'

17:1917:19, 28 August 2012 diff hist +3,860 N By intimate association with the king, the dasis would get sons. Such sons were called dasi-putras. They had no claim to a royal position, but they would get maintenance and other facilities just like princes Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By intimate association with the king, the dasis would get sons. Such sons were called dasi-putras. They had no claim to a royal …'
17:1617:16, 28 August 2012 diff hist +3,708 N When getting married, the ksatriya kings would take on several other youthful girls along with the married princess. These girl attendants of the king were known as dasis, or attendant mistresses Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"When getting married, the ksatriya kings would take on several other youthful girls along with the married princess. These girl a…'
17:1317:13, 28 August 2012 diff hist +1,734 N In the fourteenth incarnation, the Lord appeared as Nrsimha and bifurcated the strong body of the atheist Hiranyakasipu with His nails, just as a carpenter pierces cane Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In the fourteenth incarnation, the Lord appeared as Nrsimha and bifurcated the strong body of the atheist Hiranyakasipu with His …'
17:0917:09, 28 August 2012 diff hist +4,504 N Seeing the movements of time, those who are cognizant of the real truth neither rejoice nor lament for different circumstances. Therefore, because you (Indra) are jubilant due to your victory, you should be considered not very learned Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Seeing the movements of time, those who are cognizant of the real truth neither rejoice nor lament for different circumstances. T…'
17:0617:06, 28 August 2012 diff hist +4,098 N Atmarama means "one who rejoices in the self," or "one who enjoys in the spiritual atmosphere" Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Atmarama means"|"one who enjoys in the spiritual atmosphere"|"one who rejoices in the self"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas…'
17:0217:02, 28 August 2012 diff hist +6,879 N As was socially customary, they (the queens of Lord Sri Krsna) covered their faces shyly and looked about coyly Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As was socially customary, they covered their faces shyly and looked about coyly"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|MadhuGopaldas}} {{compl…'
16:5816:58, 28 August 2012 diff hist +2,187 N O King (Dhrtarastra), as I (Sanjaya) remember the wonderful form of Lord Krsna, I am struck with wonder more and more, and I rejoice again and again Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"O King, as I remember the wonderful form of Lord Krsna, I am struck with wonder more and more, and I rejoice again and again"}} {…'
16:5516:55, 28 August 2012 diff hist +2,600 N The demoniac person thinks: "So much wealth do I have today, and I will gain more according to my schemes. So much is mine now, and it will increase in the future, more and more" Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"So much wealth do I have today, and I will gain more according to my schemes. So much is mine now, and it will increase in the fu…'
16:5316:53, 28 August 2012 diff hist +2,717 N The demoniac person thinks: There is none so powerful and happy as I am. I shall perform sacrifices, I shall give some charity, and thus I shall rejoice." In this way, such persons are deluded by ignorance Created page with '<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"In this way, such persons are deluded by ignorance"|"The demoniac person thinks"|"There is none so powerful and happy as I am. I …'

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